Malformed devil's cigar fungus (Chorioactis geaster) on a cedar elm stump on Copperfield Nature Trail. Austin, Texas

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Copperfield Nature Trail in Austin, Texas, December 4, 2021

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The image presents a close-up view of a cedar elm stump, showcasing a unique growth of malformed devil's cigar fungus (Chorioactis geaster) on its surface. The stump itself exhibits a dark brown coloration with visible signs of decay and rot.

**Key Features:**

* **Fungus:** A cluster of light-brown to tan-colored irregularly shaped mushrooms is growing from the side of the stump. These growths are likely the result of Chorioactis geaster, also known as the devil's cigar fungus.
* **Stump Characteristics:** The cedar elm stump displays a dark brown color with visible signs of decay and rot. This suggests that the tree has been dead for some time and is now being colonized by various microorganisms, including fungi.

**Environmental Context:**

* **Location:** Copperfield Nature Trail in Austin, Texas.
* **Date:** December 4, 2021.

**Conclusion:**

The image provides a detailed view of a cedar elm stump with malformed devil's cigar fungus growing on its surface. The presence of this unique growth indicates that the tree has been dead for some time and is now being colonized by various microorganisms. The location in Copperfield Nature Trail, Austin, Texas, suggests that the environment may be conducive to the growth of such fungi. – AI vision

🇪🇸 Descripción en español / Spanish Description

El hongo cigarro del diablo malformado (Chorioactis geaster) en un tronco de olmo encino en el sendero natural Copperfield. Austin, Texas, 4 de diciembre de 2021. La imagen presenta una vista detallada de un tronco de olmo encino, que muestra un crecimiento único de hongo cigarro del diablo malformado (Chorioactis geaster) en su superficie. El tronco mismo exhibe una coloración marrón oscuro con signos visibles de descomposición y podredumbre. **Características clave:** * **Hongo:** Un grupo de hongos irregularmente conformados de color marrón claro a castaño crece desde el lado del tronco. Es probable que estos crecimientos sean el resultado de Chorioactis geaster, también conocido como hongo cigarro del diablo. * **Características del tronco:** El tronco de olmo encino presenta una coloración marrón oscuro con signos visibles de descomposición y podredumbre. Esto sugiere que el árbol ha estado muerto durante algún tiempo y ahora está siendo colonizado por diversos microorganismos, incluidos hongos. **Contexto ambiental:** * **Lugar:** Sendero natural Copperfield en Austin, Texas. * **Fecha:** 4 de diciembre de 2021. **Conclusión:** La imagen proporciona una vista detallada de un tronco de olmo encino con hongo cigarro del diablo malformado creciendo en su superficie. La presencia de este crecimiento único indica que el árbol ha estado muerto durante algún tiempo y ahora está siendo colonizado por diversos microorganismos. El lugar en Copperfield Nature Trail, Austin, Texas, sugiere que el entorno puede ser propicio para el crecimiento de tales hongos. – Spanish translation

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